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David Joyce (R-OH)

Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025

H.R. 1477 · House bill Crime and Law Enforcement

A Republican bill with 40 Democratic cosponsors · See all 53 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025," aims to create a specific Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division. The new section is tasked with enforcing Federal laws that prohibit animal cruelty and vigorously pursuing investigations and prosecutions. This establishment aims to address delays and a lack of prosecution for animal crimes. The section will coordinate with various agencies like the FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Additionally, the section must submit annual reports to Congress regarding charges filed and investigations conducted.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +5

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill increases federal authority by establishing a specialized enforcement unit within the DOJ.

  • Scored +4

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill requires annual reports to Congress to increase transparency regarding animal crime prosecutions.

  • Scored +3

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill addresses the link between animal cruelty and violence against children.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.